Magic Me’s Artists Residencies in Care Homes
Magic Me’s Artists Residencies in Care Homes
Author(s):*Listed Alphabetically
Kate Hodson, Langford S, Marine Begault
Year of Publication:
2017
Publisher(s):
Magic Me
Publication Type:
Report
Abstract:
A report by Magic Me on a two year programme of artists’ residencies by Punchdrunk Enrichment, Lois Weaver, Upswing and Duckie with four Anchor care homes, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care to older people.
The aims were to show that artists can create excellent work with older people in a care home environment, bringing multiple benefts to residents and to the wider care home community; to develop new tools and techniques to support artists in such activity and to open the door on new possibilities for care homes, as places where inspiring and important art is created.
This report documents the story of the programme: the motivations for the work; the planning and preparation to set up the residencies; the roles of each partner; the activity and arts work made during the four residencies; and the challenges, learning and many questions raised.
Main Focus: Wellbeing / Quality of life
Context: Community
Participant Group: Older Adults
Art Forms: Multi-Arts
Access Type: Free Download
APA Citation:
Langford,S. et al. (2017). Magic Me's Artists Residencies in Care Homes. UK: Magic Me.